10+ Tasty Ways to Make Turkey Chili

Donna Dickinson, 63, Rutherford, N.J. (mom of Julia Warren, All You associate food editor) "I thought of this recipe as an unexpected way to use pumpkin."

Ladle bowlfuls of inspired Midwestern chili for your next casual dinner party or football gathering.

This hearty chili features turkey sausage, chopped poblano chiles, and a host of flavorful spices.

Don't let the long list of ingredients deter you; chances are you'll have most of them on hand.

Healthy and hearty, this quinoa chili will become a family favorite. The recipe calls for a bottle of beer; use your favorite seasonal brew to amp up the flavor. The alcohol will evaporate as the chili simmers in the slow cooker.

A simple chili recipe with three types of beans, turkey, diced tomatoes, spices and a touch of sweetness. This thick and rich chili recipe will surely be added to your regular dinner menu.

This slow-cooker chili recipe is as easy as it is delicious. Browning the meat before adding it to the slow-cooker brings out the rich flavor of the dish.

From Kevin Nelson, executive chef at Terra Bistro at Vail Mountain Lodge & Spa, here's a Turkey Black Bean Chili that's an ideal workout lunch incorporating carbs, protein, and some liquid.

If you prefer, extra-lean ground beef can be substituted for the ground turkey.

This white turkey chili is a tasty alternative to the traditional red chili and makes the perfect meal on a cold winter night.

Add heat and smokiness to this robust chili with a hint of chipotle chili powder. This Southwestern seasoning is made by grinding smoke-dried jalapeños into a powder. Look for it in the spice aisle along with regular chili powder.